1955 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 105 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1955 Bentley R Type Continental | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R Type Continental | 300B |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |